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Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting Sligo to meet our local representatives, Nessa Cosgrove in County Sligo and Bernie Linnane in County Leitrim. As part of our meetings, we met staff and management in Sligo University Hospital. Some of the issues they raised with us are common throughout the health service and are a concern to all those working in front-line healthcare provision....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 13. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [9672/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 4. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the special European Council on 9 and 10 February. [8209/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I think we will agree yesterday's Windsor Framework announcement represents a breakthrough and a chance to restore the democratic institutions of the Good Friday Agreement, and I welcome the Taoiseach's announcement that he will provide briefings to Opposition parties. I would ask that that might be done this week given the statements are to be taken, as we understand, in Government time...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: It would be useful for the Taoiseach to outline when we will have the opportunity to have statements on the Windsor Framework. Will it be this week or early next week? It would be good to hear that being confirmed. I also ask whether arrangements are being made for the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, to make a statement to the House. I understand he has indicated he wishes to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: It is a temporary emergency measure.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: It never answers its phones and we are hearing about that from lots of people who cannot get through to Electric Ireland so it is supremely ironic to have a phone call cutting across a critique of Electric Ireland. Customers are paying, as we have heard, approximately 90% per unit of electricity than they did in the spring of last year and families are facing massive annual bills. Where is...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I am glad the Taoiseach acknowledges that not enough is being done but the Government is not just a bystander in this. It is time for a more urgent sense of intervention by the Government on this issue because it seems to people nach bhfuil an Rialtas ag déanamh aon rud. The Government is not doing anything for people who are seeing this inequity. It is amounting to a quadruple whammy...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: My office is inundated with correspondence from householders and small business owners who cannot pay their energy bills. We know that there is an energy bills crisis and that the crisis is not new. Indeed, it is now 13 months since we in the Labour Party brought forward a Dáil motion on the cost-of-living crisis and energy prices. While the situation was severe a year ago, it is...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: We know that the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, has called on electricity and gas suppliers to cut prices for everyone as soon as possible. Is making calls on providers the best the Government can do? It is simply not good enough. In December, Electric Ireland announced that it would forego some of its profits to give a €50 credit to household customers, which was welcome. However,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Somebody in Electric Ireland is trying to get through - that is all I will say - and they will not take no for an answer. A Cheann Comhairle, you might give me a little latitude-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: -----given that somebody's phone has gone off. I jest. I do not think it was Electric Ireland, but you never know.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 232. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the eligibility of international students studying and paying rent in Ireland for the rental tax credit; his further views on the eligibility of those on Stamp 2 visas, in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10192/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 338. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the review of her Department’s overall requirements for 2023 and associated work programme will be completed; and when work will recommence on a project (details supplied). [9562/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (28 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 455. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of early learning and care and school age childcare services that have changed registered provider in each of the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [10148/23]

Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: Before I speak on this important Bill, I want to echo Deputy Wynne's words in expressing my thoughts and sympathies to the injured PSNI officer, John Caldwell, and his family, friends and community on the terrible news of the shooting last night in Omagh. I also note that tomorrow we are marking one year's anniversary of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine. I know we had a moment's...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for enabling us to mark the anniversary of Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine with a minute's silence today and a powerful exhibition in Bucha. The Labour Party lends our unequivocal support and solidarity to the people of Ukraine. I also wish to express sympathy for the PSNI officer injured in the horrific shooting in Omagh, John Caldwell. I offer my thoughts...

Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: As we mark the first anniversary on Friday of Russia's brutal and horrific invasion of Ukraine just one year ago, I am proud to speak on behalf of the Labour Party. I start by paying tribute to the immense courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people as they have experienced the horrific firepower of Russia over the past year. I pay tribute to President Zelenskyy, his Government and our...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the draft list of strategic risks 2023 in the national risk assessment. [6929/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Risk Assessment (22 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: We know that the key risks facing the country now include the risks associated with the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine. I know we will be having statements on this issue shortly. Of course there are also risks arising from the economic consequences and rising inflation rates. A key risk in Ireland that is of our own making is the risk caused to our economy, economic growth and jobs by...